WORLD

Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chemical tank

Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chemical tank

The tank contains 7,000 gallons (26,000 liters) of methyl methacrylate, a volatile and flammable liquid used to make pla...

The tank contains 7,000 gallons (26,000 liters) of methyl methacrylate, a volatile and flammable liquid used to make pla...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

UN nuclear non-proliferation treaty review ends in deadlock

UN nuclear non-proliferation treaty review ends in deadlock

Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that the 191 parties to the Nuclear Non-Prol...

Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that the 191 parties to the Nuclear Non-Prol...

May 23, 2026

POLITICS

Industry Minister for revival of Hetauda textile industry

Industry Minister for revival of Hetauda textile industry

During her inspection of the Hetauda Industrial Area today, she emphasized the need to re-establish the garment sector t...

During her inspection of the Hetauda Industrial Area today, she emphasized the need to re-establish the garment sector t...

May 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Severe heat anticipated in six districts of western Nepal

Severe heat anticipated in six districts of western Nepal

From today through Monday, temperature in certain regions of the West Terai, especially in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Prov...

From today through Monday, temperature in certain regions of the West Terai, especially in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Prov...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Iran slams US for 'obstructionism' as third round of UN nuclear talks end in deadlock

Iran slams US for 'obstructionism' as third round of UN nuclear talks end in deadlock

The remarks were shared by the Permanent Mission of Iran to the UN after the third round of the NPT Review Conference en...

The remarks were shared by the Permanent Mission of Iran to the UN after the third round of the NPT Review Conference en...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing

China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing

Most of them were brought to the surface by Saturday morning, Xinhua said, confirming that at least 90 people had died.

Most of them were brought to the surface by Saturday morning, Xinhua said, confirming that at least 90 people had died.

May 23, 2026

SOCIETY

1,922 traffic rule violators penalized in Kathmandu Valley

1,922 traffic rule violators penalized in Kathmandu Valley

A total of Rs 1.97 million was collected in fines during the drive.

A total of Rs 1.97 million was collected in fines during the drive.

May 23, 2026

SOCIETY

'Luggage tag' system to be enforced on public vehicles

'Luggage tag' system to be enforced on public vehicles

This system is being introduced to ensure the safety of passengers' belongings, eliminate the loss or exchange of bags,...

This system is being introduced to ensure the safety of passengers' belongings, eliminate the loss or exchange of bags,...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'

Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'

Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster mediation and US President Donald Trump abruptly c...

Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster mediation and US President Donald Trump abruptly c...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard

China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard

The Tiangong space station -- crewed by teams of three astronauts that are typically rotated every six months -- is the...

The Tiangong space station -- crewed by teams of three astronauts that are typically rotated every six months -- is the...

May 23, 2026